Bronx’s Salsa Night Sways in Soundview

Soundview’s hips swung last night with the Bronx’s salsa night heating NYC’s east. Dancer Lena Carter spun as 100 grooved at a rec hall off Colgate, pure BX vibe. It’s borough rhythm—$10 entry, live band, NYC sway soul. A newbie tripped; a pro twirled her back. ‘Bronx dances—this is it,’ Carter says, stepping beat. The hall turned dance floor.

The night’s hot—weekly, doubling since March’s kickoff. Carter’s a Mott Haven mover; last night’s crowd hit max—drums thumped. A kid mimicked steps; claps fueled the band. Mojitos sold—$6, cooling sweat. #BronxSalsa trended; Harlem’s stepping up.

Some griped—’Too hot,’ panted a wallflower, fanning fast. Space squeezed—latecomers swayed in back. A heel snapped—laughed off quick. Still, 120 stayed—salsa ruled. Soundview’s never moved so smooth.

Carter’s pushing for monthly, maybe a street bash if summer bites. ‘NYC’s beat—this drives it,’ she says, fixing her shoe. The night’s a Bronx win—grit meets groove. Soundview’s salsa heart now; step in. Bring rhythm—feet fly.